The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced lane and ramp closures on the bridge overpass from I-71/75 northbound to I-275 eastbound/westbound in Kenton County beginning Friday, June 9. Crews will be performing a bridge deck overlay project with various lane and ramp closures from Friday, June 9 from 9 p.m. to Monday, June 12 at 6 a.m. […]
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Wilder to modernize city building, increase pay for city workers
The City of Wilder is set to approve a new $6.9 million annual budget with special appropriations for updating the city building and increasing pay for all city personnel. The improvements to city hall will focus on improving the functionality and presentation of the council chamber. That includes new carpet, an upgraded dais, and two […]
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These Covington homes will soon be demolished
The Covington Department of Neighborhood Services asked the Covington City Commission for approval to demolish four properties throughout the city at the commission meeting Tuesday night. All four requests for demolition were placed on the consent agenda for the legislative meeting next week on June 13, meaning the commission will likely vote to approve the […]
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State transportation study nets potential improvements for Wilder’s I-275 interchange
A traffic study published last year that recommended several improvements for the I-275 and Kentucky Route 9 interchange was brought before Wilder City Council in May. The final results include a long-term project plan and two short-term options to reduce congestion for drivers headed northbound toward the interstate on Licking Pike or coming off the […]
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Developers, brokers visit former IRS site in Covington
Real estate developers and brokers visited the former IRS site in Covington on Wednesday to examine the first four parcels of the 23-acre development area, according to a press release from the city. City staff from Covington’s department of economic development, procurement and infrastructure accompanied them. “The city is seeking private developers for three sections […]
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Former Victoria Square apartments for rent, now called Cadence of Newport
Residents of the Newport apartments formerly known as Victoria Square found out last summer that a developer had purchased the buildings and would be renovating. That meant residents would have to leave. Rents at the time cost between $650 and $710 a month. A year later, the buildings have a new paint job and a […]
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Independence approves plan for 52 townhome development
Independence City Council voted to pass a resolution approving the development plans of 52 town homes at a Monday night meeting. The development will take place within a planned unit development in Independence that also contains The Villages of Beechgrove apartment communities, located off of Beechgrove Drive. “I really look forward to introducing a unique […]
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Independence to enter into local program to help residents become homeowners
The Independence City Council unanimously voted at a meeting Monday evening to allow the city’s mayor to begin the process of entering Independence into the Northern Kentucky HOME Consortium, a local program that uses federal grant money to aid Northern Kentucky residents with purchasing a home. Independence will be the newest addition to the consortium, […]
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Overnight rolling roadblocks on interstates to begin June 5 in Kenton County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct overnight skid testing on I-71/75 and I-275 in Kenton County beginning Monday, June 5 at 9 p.m., according to a press release from the cabinet. The testing will require rolling roadblocks at various points along the roads. Road blocks will occur on I-71/75 from the Fort Mitchell, Dixie Highway […]
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Some may soon see sewer bill drop, while others will see increase, SD1 says about new rates
Sanitation District 1, the state agency responsible for sewage and water sanitation services in the region, voted to set its rates for the 2024 fiscal year last week, according to a press release from the agency. “All stormwater customers will see a 5 percent reduction in the stormwater management fee,” the statement reads. Monthly stormwater […]
